Man wanted for indecent exposure near Virginia trail

Police are asking for the community’s help identifying a man they say was seen masturbating near a trail in Fairfax County.

“Bad policy and bad judgment": AG Miyares believes LCPS mishandled locker room incident

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares spoke with FOX 5 on Tuesday after referring Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to federal authorities following an investigation into potential Title IX violations, unlawful retaliation, and viewpoint discrimination.

FBI seeks additional victims after former DC teacher arrested on child sexual abuse material charge

A former Washington, D.C. teacher has been arrested for allegedly soliciting explicit images from a minor online, according to the FBI. Investigators are now seeking information to determine whether there are additional victims.

Virginia Attorney General refers Loudoun County locker room case to federal authorities

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has concluded his investigation into possible Title IX violations in Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), referring the case to federal authorities for further review.

Maryland DMV scam texts falsely demand payment

A text message scam is targeting Maryland drivers, falsely claiming to be from the Maryland State Department of Motor Vehicles and demanding immediate payment for an alleged traffic violation.

Gatlinburg accident: Chaos downtown as multiple cars crash, injuring 6

Check out the hectic scene from busy downtown Gatlinburg, where multiple cars were involved in a crash over the weekend and several people were injured.

Virginia teacher, coach charged after soliciting nude photos from students, players: sheriff

A high school teacher and football coach in Virginia has been arrested and charged after authorities say he used Snapchat to solicit nude photos from students, football players, and former students.

DC police maintain presence at religious sites, focus on Jewish institutions after Boulder incident

D.C. Police say they have maintained their presence at religious institutions across the District after a man in Boulder, Colorado with a makeshift flamethrower yelled "Free Palestine" and hurled an incendiary device into a group that had assembled to raise attention for Israeli hostages in Gaza.

DC lawsuit seeks safer street crossings for blind pedestrians

Three leading civil rights organizations have filed a class action lawsuit against the District of Columbia after they say blind pedestrians are unable to safely cross the majority of signalized intersections in the city.

Deadly DC apartment fire prompts safety checks in southeast

The death of a man in an apartment fire in southeast Washington has prompted the D.C. Fire Department to provide fire safety information and conduct smoke alarm checks in the community.

DC Mayor urges Shakira to perform after canceled World Pride 2025 concert

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling on Shakira to reschedule her performance after the singer canceled her World Pride 2025 concert at Nationals Park.